Google’s search results have stirred up some chatter once again. This time, they’ve labeled bananas as part of a “dangerous food combination.” Yes, those same bananas you casually peel and munch on, the ones your grandma uses in her beloved banana bread. According to Google, these cheerful yellow fruits might be up to no good.
This peculiar warning surfaced in search results recently, noticed by a Reddit user who shared a screenshot on r/mildlyinfuriating. The post quickly gained traction, racking up over 1,800 upvotes and sparking a flood of comments poking fun at the algorithm’s latest mistake. One user quipped, “I had a banana after dinner last night, am I going to die?!” Another chimed in, “You have about 5 more hours, better invest all your money in apples for your family.” The thread soon transformed into a meme extravaganza, featuring nods to Mario Kart’s “dangerous” banana peels and playful jabs about bananas being radioactive (which, believe it or not, is actually true).
Bananas weren’t the only food pairings deemed risky. The list also featured well-known combinations like fish and milk (“different temperatures can lead to digestive problems”), fruit and yogurt (“produces toxins”), and pizza with soda (which honestly feels like a culinary crime). Yet, bananas were the main attraction. People couldn’t help but joke about the notion that a fruit enjoyed by both toddlers and fitness enthusiasts could be secretly harmful. The fact that it appears as a standalone food labeled “dangerous” is just too funny.
This isn’t the first instance of Google’s algorithm going off the rails. Just last week, the search engine temporarily removed Joe Biden from its list of U.S. presidents, a glitch that was corrected only after public outcry. In 2024, there was significant controversy surrounding Google’s AI Overviews in Search, which were generating utterly absurd and potentially harmful information. And this is merely scratching the surface, as similar problems seem to be popping up all too often these days.
A recent update highlighted how Google’s AI Overviews indicated that Iran continues to use the imperial flag rather than the current official one. Additionally, a Reddit post pointed out that AI Overviews suggested the term “ascetic” could simply be a misspelling of “acetic” With ads cluttering valuable information and algorithms prioritizing clickbait over accuracy, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to rely on what Google presents.
So, should you be worried? Not really. Unless you have an allergy, bananas remain perfectly safe to eat. However, it might be wise to verify Google’s recommendations the next time it offers something unusual. After all, if it can overlook a former president or create false information, who knows what else might happen?
